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to give Mrs. Mullett an idea of how the grass [[underlined]] looks, [[/underlined]] and I think these renovated illustrations would be more helpful. I checked up all the drawings last summer, Mrs. Mullett's in upper case back of my table as well as Mrs. Gill's, and I think Mrs. M's are not characteristic. [[paragraph symbol]] ¶ I hope your legs are getting back their strength and springiness. It is hard to think of [[underlined]] your [[/underlined]] using a cane, but I'm glad you are careful. The risk you took in Africa is enough to last you, I should think. [[paragraph symbol]] ¶ Poor little Oakley, I'm so sorry for him.
Wish I could hear your talk on Africa.  Congratulate you on Cent. Amer Grasses.  It is nice of Dr. Abbot to be interested in my work.  
Must go. Goodby, best wishes,
Sincerely
AC